Project Gutenberg 2011-03-18 Public domain in the USA. 118 Du Casse, Albert 1813 1893 Casse, Albert Du Histoire anecdotique de l'Ancien Théâtre en France, Tome Premier Théâtre-Français, Opéra, Opéra-Comique, Théâtre-Italien, Vaudeville, Théâtres forains, etc... Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Hélène de Mink, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Histoire anecdotique de l'Ancien Théâtre en France, Tome Premier" by Albert Du Casse is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the origins and evolution of theater in France, spanning from its inception in the early 15th century through the complexities of the French dramatic tradition. The book explores the themes, characters, styles, and notable authors of both religious and secular plays, painting a vivid picture of the theatrical landscape of the time. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the French theater's origins, beginning in 1402 with the establishment of the Confrères de la Passion. Du Casse describes various forms of dramatic presentations, including the Mystères and Moralités, offering anecdotes and analyses of significant pieces and their impact. He highlights key figures and shifts in public taste over the centuries, showcasing how the theatrical genre evolved from religious narratives to include more secular and comedic elements, reflecting broader cultural changes in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/35609/35609-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. fr Theater -- France -- History PN Text FR Théâtre Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: French Literature Category: History - European Category: History - Ancient 631344 2025-07-14T11:46:13.084599 text/html 628287 2011-03-18T18:56:14 text/html 279754 2025-07-14T11:46:23.113071 application/epub+zip 286575 2025-07-14T11:46:15.105635 application/epub+zip 286575 2025-07-14T11:46:14.080592 application/epub+zip 487236 2025-07-14T11:46:27.937014 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 448600 2025-07-14T11:46:21.533040 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 448889 2022-09-16T10:02:59.274218 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 568146 2025-07-14T11:46:11.864630 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 551914 2011-03-18T18:56:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20547 2025-07-14T11:46:28.074043 application/rdf+xml 12104 2025-07-14T11:46:14.181581 image/jpeg 2120 2025-07-14T11:46:14.132584 image/jpeg 212082 2011-03-18T18:56:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 249493 2011-03-18T18:56:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 250566 2025-07-14T11:46:13.134595 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia